2017
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY GUIDE
LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
VOICE * PROSPERITY * JOBS CHAMBER’S BUSINSS AND COMMUNITY FOCUS
AWARENESS * EXPOSURE * GROWTH PART OF YOUR BUSINESS MARKETING PLAN
CARE * ALIGNMENT * VISIBILITY PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
THE BEST IT CAN BE PART OF THE CHAMBER’S POSITIVE PROMOTION OF THE PARISH
SUPPORT * CARE * INVESTMENT* LEADERSHIP SUPPORT OF THE CHAMBER’S ECONOMIC IMPACT INITIAVITES
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PART OF YOUR ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN
THE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER IMPLEMTENTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK OF BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH BUSINESS. THE OPPORTUNITES HERE PROVIDE PLATFORMS FOR ADVERTISING, BRANDING, NETWORKING, DEVELOPMENT AND POSITION YOU AS A LEADER IN THE LIIVINGSOTN BUSINESS COMMUNITY. PLEASE JOIN US IN CREATING OPPORTUNITES FOR BUSINESS AND THE RECOVERY AND PROSPERITY OF ALL AREAS OF THE PARISH.
Annual Meeting Jan 25 Presenting Sponsor *$1,250
Presenting—$1250—SOLD
Table Sponsor—$100 (15+)
Awards Sponsor—$500
General Meetings Sponsors
LIVE2LEAD Presenting Sponsor *$2,500 (2)
State of the Parish—$1000
State of Education—$1000 SOLD
Event Sponsor—$1500 (4)
Break Sponsor—$750
Administrative Professionals Lunch —$550
Venue Sponsor
Leadership Livingston Presenting Sponsor *$2,500
Business EXPO May 2 Presenting Sponsor *$3,000
SOLD
Platinum—$1500
Gold—$1050—(10)
Silver—$550—(10)
Booth—$450, 325, 225
Cook off Sponsor—$750 (2)
Leads for Lunch Sponsor *$275
February 22—SOLD
March 22nd
June 28th
August 23rd
October 25th—SOLD
November 29th - SOLD
Monthly lunch options
Transportation
Meet & Greet—Retreat
Graduation—Various
Education Initiatives Presenting Sponsor *10,000
Champion—$5000
Advocate—$2500
Partner—$1000
Women’s Leadership
Promoter—$500
Presenting Sponsor $1,500
Supporter—$250, 100,50
Golf Outing October Presenting Sponsor *$3,000
Hole in One—-$1500
Eagle—$1250—$750
Birdie—-$1000 -$500
Par —-$750—$250
Beer Cart—$500 (2)
Putting $750
Contest
Sponsor—
Lunch or Dinner Sponsor
GALA—Casino Night Presenting Sponsor *$3,000
High Rollers—$1500
Game Room—$500 (2)
Entertainment—$500
DJ *Music—$500 (2)
Diamond—$100
Live Auction Items
Silent Auction Items
Gold—$750
Silver—$375
Public Policy
Table expo—$75
Presenting Sponsor *$10,000
$5000
Additional Events
$2500
Presenting Sponsor * open
$1000
Breakfast Briefings—$275
Chamber Cheers! - $150
Chamber 101—$150
Member Appreciation
Young Professionals Presenting Sponsor *$2,500
Door Prizes & Other
$1000
At the following Events
$750—$500
$250—$50
Leads for Lunch
Golf Outing—Bag items
GALA—Live & Silent
Building—See Inside
Business & Community EXPO —Job Fair
May 2, 2017 3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Plus Recovery EXPO & Cook Off—Suma Center Great energy at this event! Showcase Business as Livingston Parish displays its best products and services. Heavily promoted and includes a Job Fair, “Stirrin the Pot” cook off—there’s a lot going on, but it works! You want your business name to be seen in this room at this event! Projected attendance : 800+ Audience: Public job seekers, business owners, community organizations, dignitaries, press
Sponsorship Options
Booth Only Options
Presenting Sponsor * $3000 SOLD
Double Booth—$450
Platinum —Priority placement—$1500 Gold Sponsor—$1050
Logo on event website, print., emails Radio, print media recognition Additions publicity opportunities Large space with 1st choice: prime spot Plus All Silver options included
Silver Sponsor - $550
Location is second only to gold. Recognition on all printed materials
Recognition and announcements at event Included all booth participant options
”Stirrin the Pot” - $750 (2)
Cook off Sponsorship
Double the space of a regular small booth. If you need space, you need this option.
Enhanced Booth—$325
Enhanced for visibility location Included all booth participant options
Booth—small—$225
Included skirted 6 ft. table at event
Business name listed on event brochure and select correspondence
GOLF OUTING– 2017
GAL A—2017 postponed
SPONSORS meet with high level management and owners
SPONSORS front and center and on almost EVERY
at this FUN event. Bosses Day—Party on Every Hole—Best Golf Outing—All levels of golfers—Pro Business Golf Event—Every stop is a fun stop!
PHOTO at the Photo wall depending on your level. The “dress up event” in Livingston Parish with a fun theme every year.
Attendance—35 teams plus sponsors—over 200 owners high level management, dignitaries
Attendance—200 plus Audience: Owners, CEO’s, high level management, dignitaries, lots of awesome people
PRESENTING SPONSOR—$3000
PRESENTING SPONSOR—$3000
The BIG ONE!
Hole in One —$1,500
The BIG ONE!
High Rollers Club Sponsor—$1500
Presence @ check in & out
VIP—treat your guest like royalty
Complimentary Red Blast & Mulligans
Reserved table for eight (8) prime placement
Plus all Eagle options!
Logo on photo backdrop—all guest photos
Logo on promotional
Diamond on the Wall of Fame
Gaming tickets and other lagniappe
Plus all Eagle options!
Eagle —$1,250 with team $750 without
Exclusive Hole Presence at event plus Birdie options LOGO on all promotional opportunities
Birdie—$1,000 with team or $500 without
Set up tent on hole, greet golfers, provide refreshments, pass out promotional items
Business name on promotional
Shared hole, 3rd choice set up, includes Par
Par —$750 with team or $250 without
Sign at event—drive range or other You provide up to 3’x4’ color or we provide black & white Discount on team price ($100!)
Beer Cart Sponsor—$500 each (2)
Your Business signage and name on the most popular cart on the course! Cart driven by course employees, Your provide your own customized signs.
Putting Contest Sponsor—$750
Interact with every golfer on the course as they take a shot at winning bragging rights and the contest. Rules provided by the Chamber. You provide the prize.
Lunch or Dinner Sponsor
Provide the food for the event at the clubhouse. Lunch— all chamber members are invited. Dinner—typically golfers only Sign at event—drive range or other
Team—$600—4 person team fun time included!
Skilled or not—you are welcomed to play! Let the pros play through and have a great time! It’s worth it for the fun, interaction and giveaways!
Game Room Sponsor—$1000—(1)
Sponsor listing and presence in the game room
Entertainment or DJ Sponsor—$750 (2)
Sponsor of impersonator—unique act
You can be part of the act!
Diamond Presence—$100
Diamond on the Wall of Fame
Table for 8—$750
Reserved table for 8 of your guests
Table holder presence
Tickets—$100—Open seating for one
Dinner, entertainment, open bar, auction access
Hilarious entertainment with impersonators, dance instructors, and the fun people! Interactive event with game tables, silent auction and live auction. Some of the best times and memories!
Advocacy * Community * Public Policy
General Meetings Projected attendance : 80-125+ Audience: Area business leaders, chamber investors, dignitaries, and board of directors. Business & community impacts focus.
State of the Parish - $750—August 9, 2017—
Logo on all promotional CEO at head table & address guest (4min) Lunch for two included—front seating Business Spotlight table option Promotional item at seats
Networking * Business * Professional
Projected attendance : 50—70 Audience: Business persons seeking to connect and promote their business & service for referrals. Presenters
Sponsorship $275 - 2017 Dates — 2-22, 3-22, 628, 8-23, 10-25, 11-29
Business logo on promotional 4 minute presentation on your business Lunch for 2 included Business items at seats : exclusive for sponsor
Education Breakfast—April—$1000 SOLD
Logo on all promotional CEO at head table & address guest (4min) Tickets and pass for two Business Spotlight option Education association- scholarship additional
Additional opportunities—under separate areas April 22, 2017 Administrative Professionals Lunch June 2017—Leadership Livingston Graduation September 2017—Women’s Leadership Event
Projected attendance : 15—40 Audience: New for 2017— in response to members requesting to get to know others in a casual environment with no pressure. Location—Chamber building.
Sponsorship $150 - 2017 dates 1-5, 2-2, 3-2 so far!
Your logo on all promotional correspondence Acknowledged as sponsor
Breakfast Briefing*Policy—$275
Member Appreciation Event
Projected attendance : 20—70
Projected attendance : 50—100
Audience: Business leaders and owners engaged in public policy and advocacy of policy which impacts business.
Audience: Member only after hour event in appreciation of chamber committees, chairs and membership held in December
LOGO on all promotional correspondence Address guests Business materials at spotlight
Sponsor or provide food, drinks, entertainment, decorations or other items related to the event. Nice attendance with great guests
Chamber 101—$150
After Hours—$200
Projected attendance : 5-20 Audience: New members and those who are gaining a refresher on the Chamber opportunity
Projected attendance : 10—40 Audience: Business persons seeking to connect and promote their business & service for referrals.
Chamber office—your address attendees Promoted as sponsor—education piece
Advocacy * Learn * Grow * Input
Your location plus provide all refreshments Covers advertising piece
Networking * Business * Professional
Administrative Professionals Luncheon April 26, 2017 Administrative Professionals Day 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m. - Location—TBA We know you appreciate the work of your administration, while you are handling the demands of running your business, you just don’t always have time to show it. This new event is an opportunity for CEO’s and managers to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication by treating your Administrative Professionals to a “county club” luncheon. We’ve made it easy by providing an event where there is no pressure on your end. You simply pay up and show up! Gifts and door prizes included.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Projected attendance : 80-120+
$550—Event Sponsors (2 available)
Audience: Area business leaders, bosses and their staffs, chamber investors, dignitaries, and
Logo on promotional correspondence
Logo on event material
Address the group (2-3 minutes)
Reserved table seating for 2
Confirmation based on commitment and solidifying your intentions
$250—Additional Sponsors (2) Give Aways & Gifts Sponsors Door Prize Sponsor—minimum value $30
board of directors.
Ticket Options $TBD—Reserved table seating for 8 (parties of 8 seated together) $TBD—Reserved 1/2 table seating for 4 $TBD—Ticket
LIVE 2 LEAD NEW in 2017! Prepare to be BLOWN AWAY! The only program of its kind in Livingston Parish! Bring out the best in each of us. Professional Speakers and Motivators!
Sponsorships Options Live2Lead—New 2017! October 6, 2017 8:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location TBD
Get Ready to be BLOWN AWAY! The only program of its kind in Livingston Par ish. WE are bringing this to the parish to bring out the best in all of us! With tens of thousands of value in professional development speakers, including the best, JOHN MAXWELL, DAVE RAMSEY, WARRICK DUNN, & CEO OF POPEYES
Projected attendance: 150 plus additional 2 private showings Audience: Leadership development adults, High School and College Students special viewing offers. Businesses
You will want to reserve seating for all of your staff in this simulcast event viewing with hundreds of thousands of people around the WORLD! Focuses on professional and personal development as a leader—leaders does not mean you are in a management role—just that you aspire to grow. Of course there will be lots of leaders in attendance too!
Tickets—TBD—Under $40 each
Presenting Sponsor $2500
Listed as a Champion of Leadership Development— LOGO everywhere on promotional correspondence
EMCEE opportunity
Or exchange all for private showing
Ten (10) tickets to event—priority seating VIP
Event Sponsor (3) - $1500
Logo on promotional event materials & correspondence
Sponsorship of Student Viewing if preferred—private showing, not live Five (5) tickets to event—priority seating
Break time Sponsor—$750
Sponsorship to assist in the break time costs. If allowed by venue, actual items considered.
Student Sponsor—$40 Sponsors 2 students to attend the event.
#leadershiplivingston #lpchamberleads #live2lead
New for 2017!
Another missing piece -
Women’s Leadership Event.
We’re ready to
acknowledge the successful women, and those who are up and coming. If you want to connect and hear from other women in business, at all levels, this event is for you. It’s been on our radar to add such an event, and we are excited to be able to add it in 2017!
Women’s Leadership Event Leadership * Business * Professional * Workplace Projected attendance : 80-120+
Program: Women in Leadership
Audience: Women’s event
Acknowledgements
Date: September 13, 2017—place TBA
Additional programming: TBA
Presenting Sponsor—$1500
Input on speaker—including your own if meets criteria.
Logo presence throughout event and promotional materials, emails, programs, Invite on promotional programs—radio, tv, interviews, etc.
Special recognition and address at the event—head table.
Spotlight table
Items in giveaway bags
Includes reserved table for 8
Table & Ticket options
Gold Sponsor—$750
Logo presence on promotional materials emails, programs, website, press releases, etc.
Recognition at event—Opportunity to address briefly
Includes reserved table for 8
Silver Sponsor—$375
Event Sponsor
Business name listed on correspondence, emails, programs (no logo presence)
Seating for 1/2 table of 4
Additional Options
Table for 8—$200.00
Special offers for event—$50.00
Ticket only—$30.00
Subject to venue pricing—if venue prices increase, we will have to increase as well.
Door prizes and giveaways—to be determined. Minimum value.
Auction items—as noted.
Leadership Livingston
LEADERSHIP LIVINGSTON Sponsorship of Program $2,500—(with participant—$1650 without) Have your business associated with THE program in the parish that IS Leadership and Community Development. We’ll let everyone know you are an advocate of leadership through all extensive options. Program impact through awareness & projects is off the charts! Meet & Greet & Graduation—Leadership Remarks.
photo: Class of 2013—Inaugural Class
Class Session Sponsorships Meet & Greet - $300 SIMSOC Retreat—
Hospitality Suite—provide food, drink refreshments or $500
Lunch or Dinner Sponsor $300 or $500
Monthly Lunch Sponsorships
$850—Class participant
Includes SIMSOC Opening Retreat, overnight stay, private room, includes dinner, retreat materials, breakfast, lunch & hospitality suite)
Meet & Greet event
Kick-off luncheon—Class introduced
DISC & Complimentary Health Screening
Monthly lunches (9)
Transportation * Refreshments
Graduation Ceremony * Awards
Diploma
Lifetime Memories—no kidding!
Connections * Information * Insight * Vision Leadership * Vision * Community * Care * Service * Projects * Impact * Lifelong
Provide lunch & beverages for class (or pay cost) with option to eat with and address class
Transportation $200 (6 available) Graduation Sponsors
Beverage Sponsor (provide beverages & work event)
Food Sponsor
Decoration Sponsor (1 available)
Award Sponsor $150 (4 available)
Leadership Alumni Program
Parish’s largest community service organization. Over 125 alumni to date.— $50. Community Service Organization Membership . Continuing programming.
Funds are dedicated to an education / business partnership fund which the chamber administrates.
Initiatives include a long standing
scholarship program and a program preparing students with career-ready training through business collaboration. Sponsors can request allocation of funds
to
either
Scholarship
only,
Career-
Readiness Partnership or allow fund for education programs as needed.
Education Initiatives Sponsorship Scholarship / Career Ready Training / Partnerships SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CHAMPION of Education-$5,000
ADVOCATE of Education-$2,500
Listed as Champion on website
Listed as Advocate on website
Logo on correspondence emails, programs
Logo on correspondence emails, programs
Special recognition and award at State of Education Address
Special recognition and award at State of Education Address
First option on student interaction at events
Opportunities to sit with students
PARTNER of Education-$1,000
PROMOTER of Education-$500
Listed as Partner on website
Listed as Promoter on website
Logo on correspondence emails, programs
Special recognition at State of Education Address
Business name listed on correspondence, emails, programs (no logo presence)
Recognition at State of Education Address
Opportunities to sit with students
Supporter of Education-$250
Listed as Supporter on website
Booster of Education-$100
Listed as Booster on website
Friend of Education-$50
Listed as Friend on website
LYP—Livingston Young Professionals
Livingston Young Professionals The Livingston Young Professionals (LYP) program provides professional, leadership, community and relationship development opportunities for young professionals ages 21-40. LYP provides young entrepreneurs spotlights, service opportunities, educational seminars and social activities. Sponsoring this program shows your interest and commitment to leadership development of Livingston’s next generation of leaders. (Additional sponsorships on LYP specific events coming soon!)
Sponsorship $2500
$1,000
**
$750
Depending on level sponsorship include logos, on all LYP correspondence, web pages, signage and programming.
Sponsorship
**
$500
or
$250 Sponsor
or
Door Prizes
Recognized as a Sponsor and supporter of young professionals. No logo presence. Door prize opportunities too.
Public Policy Business & Parish Advocacy Governmental Affairs—Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is engaged in governmental affairs and business advocacy pieces in a major way. We remain steadfast and committed to getting the issues which face business, particularly following the 2016 flood. Sponsorship that is dedicated to this programming is critical to keep the pace of growth in place. Actions include: Annual Public Policy Agendas, Recent Disaster Response, Forums for Candidates, Meet & Greets for Candidates, Taking positions on ballot issues—Sharing updates on policy with effects business owners via chamber outreach, collaboration with other chambers, advocacy groups and like minded entities, DC Fly ins, Annual day at the Louisiana Capitol, Local representation in each area of the parish, Be informed and engaged with issues concerning business and the parish, events and actions listed below.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Free Enterprise CHAMPION—$10,000
Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Sponsor of DC Fly In—First option to attend Listed on Public Policy Guide as Champion Sponsor on Forums, Meet & Greets and other governmental and voter relations events First option on special policy meetings.
LACCE Day at the Capitol Annual event with chambers across the state of Louisiana. Exclusive access to lawmakers, administrative staff and others in the policy process. Typically limited to 3 invitees.
Legislative Briefing & Wrap Up The Governmental Affairs Committee meets with state delegation to discuss the upcoming session and policy points. We also share concerns in this open ended conversation with state lawmakers. Following the session, outcomes are discussed and the impact of session on business and the parish.
Washington DC Fly In
Free Enterprise PARTNER — $5,000
Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Sponsor of DC Fly In—First option to attend Listed on Public Policy Guide as Partner Sponsor on Forums, Meet & Greets and other governmental and voter relations events First option on special policy events.
Free Enterprise PROMOTER—$2,500
Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs Sponsor of DC Fly In—Option to attend Listed on Public Policy Guide as Promoter Sponsor of Forums, Meet & Greets and other governmental and voter relations events Invitee to special policy events.
Free Enterprise ADVOCATE —$1,000
Listed as sponsor on website Logo on correspondence emails, programs
*Please note– on all sponsor options you can opt of out recognition pieces and noted as such.
Held annually to represent Livingston Parish small business community and businesses in Livingston Parish represented. Following the flood, the Fly In in more critical than ever.
Parish Officials The Chamber stays connected and engaged with the Parish President’s office through many mutual actions. The Chamber hosts the “State of the Parish” address with the Parish President as the keynote speaker. Parish Council Representatives—the Chamber maintains a working relationship with all members of the council either through direct office relations, the chamber’s board of directors or the governmental affairs committee.
Local Municipalities and Governments The Chamber is in touch with each municipality in the parish. A Mayors’ Event is held annually to share with the business community the updates from each area of the parish.
Leadership Livingston & role in public policy The Leadership Livingston Program visits and hears from almost every mayor and official of every government entity, municipality in the parish promoting a stronger understand of the role, responsibilities and authority in the parish.
Other Actions and Engagement The Chamber’s Board of Directors votes to support or not, issues and ballot items, Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee comprised of business leaders makes recommendations to the board of directors, special invites at the local, state and federal level, weighing in and remediating individual business issues for business members and a further extensive list including testifying, public comments and engagement on public policy issues.
Chamber Operations—Flood Recovery Purchased in December of 2013 : Ground breaking on addition in July of 2014 : Ribbon cutting on first ever owned location on January of 2015 : Operations officially finalized in March of 2015 : Building flooded, including upper level which complied with BFE requirements of 2014 in August of 2016 : Rebuild completed and operations back in January of 2017. Additional assistance in rebuilding needed. Direct & projected damage expenses —Building : $40,000 plus - Contents : $15,000
Rebuild Sponsors 2016 to date Blount General Contractors— Permitting, compliance, oversight, supervision, maintenance labor, coordination, fast turnaround, contracting— no charge for profit or overhead Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ACCE —$5000.00 Congressman Garrett Graves Stines—Walker— Refrigerator donated, delivered and set up at no charge. A & M Container—Heavy discount on storage container during construction.
Berkshire Hathaway Bobby Tallo—Office space at one of the few locations in Denham Springs for operations and ac cess and use of meeting room. Chamber Master—Donation and waived for one year. $3500 value
fees
Arrow Pest Control—Mold treatment, additional termite treatment, other necessary treatment at no charge. $1000 value A & M Container—Heavy discount on storage container during construction. Delivery and pick up fees waived. Certified Alarm— Fees waived for reinstall
Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet January 25, 2017 11:30 a.m.—1:15 p.m.
Celebrate Business! at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, a signature event where we celebrate business leadership and announce Livingston Parish’s Businesses of the Year. We’ll also pass the gavel, recap the previous year and share the Chamber’s vision for the organization’s future. Projected attendance : 200+
Audience: Area business leaders, chamber investors, dignitaries, and board of directors.
Sponsorships Options
Table Sponsor
$1250—Presenting Sponsor—SOLD
$100—Table Decoration Sponsor
CEO to speak plus at head table Logo on promotional correspondence Logo on event material Exclusive Table seating for 8 Table Decoration option
$500—Awards Sponsor—SOLD
Ticket Options $200—Reserved table
Reserved table seating for 8
$25—Event Ticket—open seating
Ticket to event
It’s not a contest, but it should be! You decorate, provide giveaways at each place setting (8) and provide a unique centerpiece to be awarded to one lucky guest seated at the table. Ticket to event NOT included.
LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 248 VETERANS BLVD DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726 (225) 665-8155
[email protected]
www.livingstonparishchamber.org